So you thought computers could be confusing when it comes to
RAM, DIMM's, and your OS. Well tractors can be equally as confusing if your not
up to speed on the acronyms that are commonly used by internet users. A good
sampling of what you will find is below. If you feel confused feel free to ask.
We are a friendly bunch and where in your shoes at one point too.
| 3PT |
3 Point Hitch |
| 4WD |
4-Wheel Drive |
| BB |
Back Blade or Box Blade |
| BH |
Backhoe |
| BH |
Brush Hog or Back Hoe |
| CTR |
Compact Tractor Review |
| CUT |
Compact Utility Tractor |
| FEL |
Front End Loader |
| FOPS |
Falling Object Protective Structure |
| GPM |
Gallons Per Minute |
| GST |
Glide Shift Transmission (Kubota) |
| HP |
Horsepower |
| HST |
HydroStatic Transmission |
| HYD |
Hydraulic |
| MFWD |
Mechanical Front Wheel Drive |
| MM |
Mid-Mount |
| MMM |
Mid-Mount Mower |
| PHD |
Post Hole Digger |
| PRT |
Power Reverser Transmission |
| PS |
Power Steering |
| PTO |
Power Take-Off |
| QA |
Quick Attach |
| R1 |
Ag/Bar Tire |
| R2 |
Ag/Deep Tread Bar Tire |
| R3 |
Turf Tire |
| R4 |
Industrial Tire |
| RFM |
Rear Finish Mower |
| RM |
Rear-Mount |
| ROPS |
Roll Over Protective Structure (Rollbar) |
| RPM |
Revolutions Per Minute |
| SCUT |
Sub-Compact Utility Tractor |
| SS |
Shuttle Shift |
| SSL |
Skid Steer Lock |
| SSS |
Synchronized Shuttle Shift |
| Sub-Cut |
Sub Compact Utility Tractor |
| ZTR |
Zero Turn Rider |
| DT |
Gear Drive (Kubota) |
| SB |
Snow Blower |